Investigator (P8) (Protection Services Division: Compliance Risks and Enforcement)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Job Description:
To investigate incidents of crime and misconduct (criminal and financial crime) as assigned by the Manager: Investigations and compile necessary reports. Conduct compliance inspections and identify risk areas to Protection Services/University. To keep and analyse statistics of all incidents reported to Protection Services to plan, develop, organize, advise, implement, and participate in various crime prevention and – awareness strategies and campaigns directed to the campus community.
Responsibilities:
Compliance Risk and Enforcement (Investigation):
- Conduct and complete investigations in line with legally acceptable investigating techniques, various relevant legislation, Acts and practices etc.)
- Timeously respond to priority crimes when required.
- Manage crime scenes according to training & SOPs until hand-over to SAPS when required.
- Register anonymously reported incidents to Compliance Risk and Enforcement (CRE).
- Document and give an accurate incident report.
- Draft precise preliminary/final investigation reports with high reporting standards.
- Keep accurate crime statistics, analyse the same, and recommend crime prevention strategies.
- Gather, preserve and share evidence pertinent to an investigation in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
- Keep up to date with the latest investigation technology and techniques.
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and UJ policies.
- Participate in consolidation of and provide inputs into management (including Executive) reports as required.
- Conduct and report on risks identified from social media monitoring and environmental scanning.
- Conduct satisfactory client service surveys.
Crime Prevention:
- Actively participate in the Community Police Forum (CPF) and other crime prevention forums.
- Implement and participate in crime prevention and awareness campaigns.
- Make recommendations to mitigate risks based on an investigation conducted.
- Analyse incident statistics to determine trends and recommend security measures to prevent further occurrences.
- Liaise with SAPS to obtain feedback on cases reported.
- Interfaces with UJ Departments regarding crime prevention programs and other UJ crime-related issues.
- Serve as an information resource of crime threats to the campus community.
- Make input on policies when required.
- Preparing and delivering online/oral presentations to student/staff groups when required.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law or Commerce, or Forensics (in the Accounting or Financial fields) Forensic Investigation/Forensic Science etc.) or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
- A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years’ proven investigation experience in financial and criminal investigation.
- Proven detailed investigation report writing experience required.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Good Report Writing skills.
- Have PSIRA Grade A registration or be eligible for registration.
- Proven computer skills (MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel), preferably at advanced levels.
- Must be able to respond to emergencies on campus within a reasonable time.
- Must be available to work after hours and on weekends when necessary.
Recommendations:
- A qualification in Law / Investigation.
- Five (5) years’ experience as an investigator in a campus environment, SAPS, Government, or private sector (would be an added advantage)
- Understand the Constitution of South Africa, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, POPI Act, etc.
- Be able to work under pressures and setbacks.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Decision making and problems solving.
- Decisiveness.
- Planning and organising.
- Protection and security.
- Safety and Security Management.
- Commitment to higher purpose.
- Diversity awareness.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Leading and living the vision and values.
- Organisational awareness.
- Working with others.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr. Tebello Malatsi (Manager: Investigations) on Tel: (011) 559 2334.
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Sarah Skhosana (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 4018.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.